2016 Ram 1500 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD.

The 2016 Ram 1500 2WD has 4 model options: Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L, Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L, Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L and Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on midgrade gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on midgrade gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

The 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L161420
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L171522
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L201725
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L232027

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Ram 1500 2WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD is $3,738.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Ram 1500 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,187 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$4,350spend $10,250 more
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L19
Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L18
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L15
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Emit?

The 2016 Ram 1500 2WD will emit an average of about 7,365,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 251 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2016 Ram 1500 2WD model options.

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Midgrade
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO28,370,000
Trees Needed to Offset399
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Midgrade
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,695,000
Trees Needed to Offset366
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2E85
ATV TypeFFV
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,765,000
Trees Needed to Offset322
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Ram 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO26,630,000
Trees Needed to Offset316
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2016 Ram 1500 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ram/1500-2wd/2016.

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